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All the latest BM Caterers news, including podcasts, blogs, recipes, restaurant reviews and insightful reports.

Festive
Blog

Christmas festive foodie greetings

Christmas festive foodie greetings to you and your family. We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and had the

Buffalo Hot Wings

Dulce de leche buffalo hot wings

Messy, sweet, sour, vinegary and spicy buffalo wings with a caramel twist. 4 (as a starter or sharing dish) For

Butternut squash

Hasselback Middle Eastern–Style Butternut Squash Tart

A festive tart with warming, Middle Eastern spices, creamy tahini yoghurt, and crunchy pomegranate. Fresh, lightly spiced, and perfect for

Chocolate pavlova

Dubai-inspired Chocolate Pavlova Christmas Wreath

A festive chocolate pavlova shaped like a wreath, topped with whipped cream, melted chocolate and pistachios. Inspired by Dubai Chocolate!

ESG roundtable
Blog

Reflecting on a year of ESG roundtables

Over the past year, our quarterly ESG roundtables have become a powerful space for conversation, connection and reflection. Bringing together

Spiced Rice Pudding Arancini

Spiced Rice Pudding Arancini with Cinnamon Sugar

Golden, crisp arancini filled with creamy, spiced rice pudding and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a warm, indulgent finish. For

ESG Manchester
News

The good source – ESG Roundtable in Manchester

As contract caterers, we have a responsibility to feed and energise workforces every day while minimising environmental impact and maximising

Blog

Healthy switches: Reframing food and guilt this festive season

December is here, the season of mince pies, mulled wine and more tempting buffets than any of us can count.

Festive wine
Blog

Festive wine guide 2025

The festive season is here, a time for cosy gatherings, long lunches, toasts with friends and plenty of delicious food.

Country-Fried Cauliflower

Country-fried cauliflower with gravy mayonnaise

Serves: 2–3Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15–20 minutes 1. Make the seasoned coatingIn a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder,

Earning the commute

workplace wellbeing
Blog

When 35 professionals walk into a room… something powerful happens

In November, we gathered a room full of passionate people in Manchester for our first BM Caterers wellbeing networking event.

Baked Butternut Squash Cheesecake

A warm, wintery, spiced cheesecake made with roasted butternut squash for a richer, more natural flavour. Topped with soft Chantilly

Honey-Glazed Holiday Hasselback Ham

This festive centrepiece is a showstopper: tender, juicy ham with a buttery honey rub and sticky spiced glaze, perfect for

Afternoon slump
Blog

Beat the afternoon slump

Have you ever noticed how your energy dips around 3 p.m.? You’re not alone. That mid-afternoon slump is something most

Broccoli ribs

Broccoli ribs

Steamed and battered broccoli with a Scotch bonnet glaze, braised until sticky, glossy, and rib-like. Broccoli ribs 2 large heads

Apple crumble

Apple Crumble with Burnt-Apple Sauce

A rich crumble using a burnt-apple sauce for caramel depth. Serve with custard, clotted cream, or ice cream. Bake apples

Lake District Farmers
Blog

I am not trying to change the world; I am trying to feed my local community.

In supermarkets, meat is often judged solely by its weight, cut, and fat content. That’s what most people see, and

mash potato/ Country fried steak
food trends

Country fried steak with mash and creamy pan gravy

Boil potatoes in salted water until soft. Drain, mash, and mix in butter and milk. Season to taste. Cover with

mash potato/ Country fried steak

Traditional mash potato

Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Place a generous layer of salt on a baking tray. Lay whole, unpeeled potatoes

Hungry Chef
Blog

Why I’m so proud of our Hungry Chef Competition 2025

As someone who’s passionate about developing young culinary talent, this year’s Hungry Chef Competition has been one of the proudest

Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage with savoury granola and Stilton

A warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly or rainy days. Combines sweet and tangy braised cabbage, nutty savoury granola, and

well
News

Launching the industry’s first off-site kitchen providing WELL-aligned foodservice

We are excited to have launched Atelier Wellness, an off-site production kitchen focused on creating food experiences that support health, wellbeing

Salford
Blog

Supporting Salford: cooking up skills and community

At the heart of every community, food plays a powerful role. It brings people together, teaches valuable life skills and